Armorial Bookplates (3 results)
Published by W. Griggs & Sons,, 1892
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Claude Cox Old & Rare Books ABA, ILAB, Saxmundham, United KingdomClaude Cox Old & Rare Books ABA, ILAB
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Add to basketFIRST EDITION, 4to., pp.(6); chromolithograph frontispiece & 146 plates of ex libris printed on tinted ground; contemporary half green morocco, top edge gilt, others uncut, upper cover detached. Neat pencilled notes on many plates. With index leaf & contents of original issue in 12 parts; a first series of 83 examples appeared in 1884. Armorial BOOKPLATES.…

[W. H. K. Wright: Victorian armorial bookplates.] Two Original Illustrations of Designs for Armorial Bookplates, one 'Presented to Mr Edward Morrall Quay House Bridgenorth'.
W. H. K. Wright [William Henry Kearley Wright], (1844-1915), poet, editor of the Western Antiquary [Victorian armorial bookplates; Edward Morrall of Quay House, Bridgnorth; M. J. Morrall]
Published by Without date or place but late Victorian
- Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United KingdomRichard M. Ford Ltd
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Add to basketEach of the two items attributed to Wright in pencil note on reverse. Both in good condition, lightly aged. ONE: On 11 x 17.5 cm piece of paper. At head: 'Book Plate of Morrall A[?] vox stellarum vox Dei'. At foot: 'M. J. Morrall'. (Unlikely to be the Brooklyn architect of this name active at this time.) Up left-hand margin: 'Mr. Edward Morrall / Mayor 1885-6'. Down right-hand margin: 'Presented to Mr Edward Morrall Quay House Bridgnorth'. Full achievement, from crest to motto, with colours indicated. TWO: On back of 9 x 11 cm printed 'at Home' card. Text at foot: 'Three Roses on bend are red'. Less detailed illustration of coat of arms with crest and helmet, but no motto. See image.…

- Art / Print / Poster
Seller: Michael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaMichael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB
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Add to basketThe bookplates are for: 1. The Honorable Henry Ayers CMG, Premier of South Australia (circa 1871, before his knighthood in 1872; foxed). Peake 169. 2. Sir Samuel James Way, Bart., Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor of South Australia (after his elevation to the Baronetcy in 1899; signed in the image 'C.E.Tute'; slightly marked). Peake 5481. 3. H.M. Pollitt (a little marked; Harry Muir has written 'Parson, SA' in pencil on the verso). Peake 4311. 4. John Varley (a little marked; Harry Muir has written 'SA Colonial Magistrate' in pencil on the verso). Peake 5327. 5. Thomas Thornton Reed, Anglican Bishop of Adelaide (signed in the image 'B.McM.'; in fine condition). Peake 4450. 6. Constantine Trent Champion de Crespigny (previously mounted; minor loss at the edges). Peake 1360. 7. Cromwell Scott Hooper (previously mounted; a little marked and bubbled). Not in Peake. 8. Charles William Bowman. Not in Peake. Provenance: H.B. (Harry) Muir (1909-1992), bookseller, publisher and bookplate collector; by descent. [8 items].…